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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
6
An advertisement touts two inexpensive preparations for youthfully refreshed skin. A wrinkle remover combines powdered caxolite with hazel lotion, applied to the face to reduce wrinkles and sagging. A skin brightening treatment uses mercurized wax nightly like cold cream to peel away dull surface skin and reveal younger-looking skin.
Anti-Saloon League officials claim Washington will back prohibition by a large majority as 112,000 signatures push the initiative beyond the required threshold. The 300 pound petition, filed with the secretary of state, shows Seattle leading with 14,000 signers and totals exceeding the needed margin for November ballot placement.
A reader laments flower thefts by women, suggests a hedge sign reading In the care of the public, and offers dating misadventure and marriage advice. A wronged wife seeks guidance on divorce or separation, with counsel to consider faith, children, and restraint.
H. M. Pierce proprietor of the Mitchell hotel at Olympia files suit against State Senator George A. Piper alleging a 1913 session bill. Pierce seeks a judgment of $162.95 covering rooms, board, laundry, bar and automobile service, tobacco and meals. Chamber of Commerce plans entertainment for two Japanese cruisers arriving June 27.
Nine die. Fourteen births recorded. Six divorces granted. Margaret Olson recital at Odd Fellows hall Saturday night. Ladies Aid Society West Seattle Congregational church all day session Thursday. Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs building trustees meet Thursday. Twenty one marriage licenses issued. Sunset Club meets Thursday. Follies Dancing Club reorganizes. Broadway High graduation exercises Moore Thursday night. King County Humane Society meets Monday. Milwaukee businessmen visit, boosting Seattle. Plans for new Masonic lodge at Harvard and Pine. Capt G and Carlton New York explosive experts instruct shippers here. Home Owners Association local 10 meets University branch library Thursday night Burglars ransack Mrs Ellen Curtis 973 John St. Evangelist J L Piper preaches to large audience at Third Ave and Virginia St. Mayor Marshall of St Joseph Missouri asks Commercial Club to ship two elk to St Joseph Zoo. Hawaii cruise prompts many boys to enlist in state naval militia. Unidentified auto hits horse and drives off. Rev Sydney Strong calls for North tonight. Ladies of the G A R seek land donation for veterans widows home. Scribes study class 8 pm Thursday at Mrs J B White 507 12th Ave N.
An advertisement touts Sargol tablets as a means to restore fat absorption and build 10 to 30 pounds of firm flesh. It claims the product works by aiding the stomach and intestines, with guarantees of weight gain and refunds if not satisfied.
Elsewhere Princeton confers honorary degree of doctor of science on Surgeon General William C. Gorgas. A wire strike situation in Italy is under control and workers resume duties. Federation of Women's Clubs adjourns at Chicago after election of Mrs. Percy V. Pennypacker of Texas as president.
Harry W. Boswell is jailed again after being fined 1000 dollars in the manslaughter case tied to the January death of Miss Heryl Bill. He surrendered to jailers unable to pay the fine and foreclosure actions were filed against the Bismarck saloon in which he has an interest.
Frank Piconi, acquitted of Henry Werner's murder, remains in county jail as a witness against Henry Paulone an Italian charged with perjury tied to testimony in the Mia Magdalena Werner and Piconi trials.
A vintage cough remedy ad touts Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound offering immediate relief from sore throat and tickling coughs. It claims to ease chest tightness and wheezy breathing, contains no opiates, mildly laxative, and available in 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 sizes at Bartell Drug Stores.
A Seattle audience heard Dr. Lucas speak on happiness and place in the universe at the Seattle Theatre. The event promised healing through truth and harmony with talks on the best physician and medicine for me and a recitation by Mrs. Lucas. admission was free.
A reader asks why breaking a mirror causes worry and GALE A. is told superstition is not fate. A English girl writes about marrying Englishmen, and SAILOR BOY agrees that boys and girls can be friends without love or marriage.
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